Multiple choice

Which of the following is correct about common names?

  1. Easy to remember

  2. Different in different languages

  3. Universally recognised

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Common names vary significantly across different languages, regions, and cultures - for example, 'lion' in English, 'sher' in Hindi, 'singa' in Malay. While they may be easier to remember locally, they are not universally recognized or standardized, creating communication barriers in scientific contexts.

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